Common name: Variegated Italian Buckthorn
Botanical name: Rhamnus alaternus 'Variegata'
This plant is an evergreen shrub grows to 6'-8' tall and wide. The leaves edged with creamy white. Remove the green shoots when they appear or else they will take over the plant. It needs little or no water.
Common name: Boston Ivy
Botanical name: Parthenocissus tricuspidata
This semi-evergreen vine has dark green leaves that are usually lobed and divided into 3 leaflets. It clings tightly to any surface; it looks great on brick walls. In fall, leaves turn orange or red. Flowers are inconspicuous. During fall, small blue black berries appear to the delight of birds. This vine can grow 50'-60' long but it really depends on what it is growing on. This vine is aggressive.
Common name: Pink Breath Of Heaven
Botanical name: Coleonema pulchellum
Pink Breath of Heaven is a fine, textured, wispy shrub growing 6' high and 5' wide, with tiny pink flowers that bloom from spring through fall. Flowers are at the branch ends and sway with the slightest breeze. Leaves are evergreen, fragrant, tiny and needle-like. Plant near walkways so foliage may release aromatic oils when brushed. It does best in full to part sun with well draining soil. It can become drought tolerant once it's established. It does well in coastal areas.
Common name: Rainbow Warrior New Zealand Flax
Botanical name: Phormium 'Rainbow Warrior'
New Zealand Flax is an excellent accent plant for the garden. Evergreen leaves are long, narrow, and grow upright. Clusters of flowers grow on spikes above the foliage in late spring and summer. 'Rainbow Warrier' grows 3'-4' tall, 5'-6' wide. Leaves are darker salmon, turning cream as they age. Foliage turns deep red in winter.